At the heart of every Uniondale school's learning community is the library with…

· a program designed to be closely aligned with the curriculum
· a mission to help students succeed as learners, information seekers and users
· a commitment to instill in students a love for reading

How does the library accomplish these goals?

Through curriculum that:

· reflects national information literacy and New York State learning standards
· focuses on strategies to teach and integrate information skills
· broadens the use of resources
· supports the local curriculum
· incorporates technology into specific learning plans

Through literature appreciation activities designed to:

· captivate and enthrall
· create enthusiastic and dedicated readers
· communicate the value reading has in life

Through resources that:

· are rich and varied
· offer different perspectives and points of view
· are available in print and non-print formats

Through the research process which:

· is integrated with the curriculum
· teaches students critical strategies necessary to discover how to find out what they need to know